Your essential guide to the week ahead from Citizen Femme’s resident astrologer, Zana Wilberforce.
A spot of socialising is on the agenda this week as Sagittarius season motions forward. The general mood feels lighter following the intensity of Scorpio season, and undertones of optimism will feel like a breath of fresh air. The archer’s playful influence coincides with Christmas-market season, colourful pop-ups and a roster of weather-proof terraces to choose from as lockdown measures are loosened to Tier 2 in London.
Whether you’re grabbing your brollies and braving the cold or checking out an up-and-coming gallery from the comfort of your home, here’s how to unwind this week with the help of your travel horoscope.
Capricorn
December 22 – January 19
Time to rest up as the sun continues to light up your twelfth house of sleep until Monday, 21 December, countering your practical and productive nature. This conflict might carry some frustration until you surrender to this period of rest. Finding time to focus on a creative project separate to work could do wonders for keeping spirits high. Begin journaling your 2021 far-flung escapes ahead of the curve or set up a series of Spotify playlists inspired by sun-drenched patios.
Aquarius
January 20 – February 18
As the sun continues to soar in jovial Sagittarius, a light-hearted mood takes centre stage this week for Aquarius. You’re eager to engage in playful conversations after the intensity of Scorpio season. You’re also feeling creative in the realm of romance now lockdown parameters have loosened. Strike up a collaborative Excel spreadsheet to spotlight your favourite boozers with heaters. Spreadsheets aren’t really your thing but this one’s a keeper.
Pisces
February 19 – March 20
A pragmatic energy sweeps in this week as you begin to reflect on your career and direction. Mercury is in your tenth house, inspiring this eagle-eyed focus. Make the most of it by spending time to reflect inward. Curate lists upon lists and find a way to mentally transport yourself to faraway places with travel documentaries on Netflix. Jot down your responses in poetic form.
Aries
March 21 – April 19
Try to put your boundless energy to good use this week by sourcing new information. It could be a topic or a project that you abandoned, or something that you’ve just stumbled upon. An exhibition in person could be a great way to rid yourself of any excess restlessness lurking about. Hit up Kew Gardens for a rotating cultural calendar in the great outdoors. Being out and about could instil a fresh perspective on a subject that previously felt difficult to navigate.
Taurus
April 20 – May 20
There’s no point preaching self-improvement if you’re not allowing yourself to be vulnerable, Taurus. With Mercury in your eighth house, slippery words are put to the test. Whether that’s travelling solo for a fresh perspective or embarking on a lengthy walk to think things out, this week forces you to look inward. To unwind, step away from the screen and embark on a tranquil meander along a route as animated as London’s Jubilee Greenway with a flask of mulled wine as company. Self-care and all that.
Gemini
May 21 – June 20
Sometimes it helps to sit on an idea and think it through in infinitesimal detail, but most of the time there’s no need to overthink. This is a week to tackle any indecision head on by speaking your clearest thoughts and avoiding slippery language. To truly unwind, get dressed up for the sake of getting dressed up. Host a karaoke night at chateau Gemini or reserve a spot at The Standard Hotel’s weather-proof outdoor terrace, Double Standard, for a cosy catch-up in a playful setting smattered with fairy lights.
Cancer
June 21 – July 22
Seek playful conversations this week in between building a beautiful home or nurturing a new creative endeavour. You will be demonstrating your affection this week in more ways than one. It could be an at-home spa experience for you and your significant other, or a spot of baking at the weekend. Mentally transport yourself to the plains of Botswana with a vegan pumpkin pie recipe by the Great Plains Conservation, tried and tested.
Leo
July 23 – August 22
Your antics are back full swing this week, Leo, after a period of guilt-free nesting. You’ll be connecting with new people in new places or bumping into familiar faces. This week could also deliver some much-needed awareness about where you put your energy, and how to set boundaries between work and play efficiently. Feed your social cravings by booking up your cultural calendar with ice-skating, pottery classes and festive Christmas markets.
Virgo
August 23 – September 22
Nesting mode is in full swing with Mercury in your domestic fourth house, Virgo. During the winter season, you have a tendency to nurture chateau Virgo with extra affection, playing with proportions and selecting beautiful lamps to match a specific shade of oatmeal in your bedroom rug. To satiate any lingering wanderlust, snag a front row seat at Art Basel Miami from the comfort of your couch.
Libra
September 23 – October 22
The festive season is upon us, a time of the year that’s made for Libra’s love of social shenanigans and back-to-back parties. Things are likely to look a little different this year due to pandemic parameters, but the group can always count on you to devise the thrills and frills of a social scenario. As a sign that likes flitting from one activity to the next, hit up White Cube before dinner and drinks at the Treehouse Hotel’s ultra-stylish rooftop and weather-proof terrace.
Scorpio
October 23 – November 21
An air of productivity pervades your day-to-day this month, Scorpio. With Mercury in your second house of personal finances, a spending splurge is off the agenda for the moment as you align your goals. There’s a roster of virtual activities or outdoorsy events that require little to no spending at all, save for a take-away mulled wine here and there. Since money’s the mood this week, take control of your finances with Laura Whateley’s savvy book Money: A User’s Guide for tips on stashing the cash.
Sagittarius
November 22 – December 21
This is a week to hone your personal interests. You’re considered the traveller of the zodiac for your freedom-seeking tendencies and ability to always be on the move. Finding ways to fuel that part of yourself is what keeps you alive. To pacify your inevitable wanderlust, get lost in the whimsical cinematic locations of Wes Anderson’s candy-hued hangouts in a new immersive pop-up gallery by Accidentally Wes Anderson.
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